@thomtillis· Republican · NC· Oct 9, 2026
Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Iran and Afghanistan do.
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“The Japanese Government having caused the construction at New York of a vessel of war called the Fusigama, and application having been made for the clearance of the same, in order…”
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@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· Oct 9, 2026
A country cannot condone livestreaming a man's death for entertainment.
@marcorubio· Republican · FL· Oct 9, 2026
America never joined the court. We don't need that court, and we don't want it.
@andrewclyde· Republican · GA· Oct 9, 2026
Effective today, the ATF will no longer require individuals to seek ATF approval under the NFA before making or transferring suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs.
@tammyduckworth· Democratic · IL· Oct 9, 2026
This long-awaited Army investigation reaffirms what we’ve been calling for all along.
@jerrymoran· Republican · KS· Oct 9, 2026
The Army report demonstrates the urgent need for comprehensive aviation safety legislation requiring ADS-B In for all aircraft operating in busy airspace.
@donaldtrump· Republican · FL· Oct 9, 2026
The force will "protect the interests, and improve the lives, of all Americans,
